Cardiovascular and other health benefits of sauna bathing: a review of the evidence

JA Laukkanen, T Laukkanen, SK Kunutsor - Mayo clinic proceedings, 2018 - Elsevier
Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and
mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular …

[HTML][HTML] Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan

RP Patrick, TL Johnson - Experimental gerontology, 2021 - Elsevier
Sauna use, sometimes referred to as “sauna bathing,” is characterized by short-term passive
exposure to high temperatures, typically ranging from 45° C to 100° C (113° F to 212° F) …

The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna

JA Laukkanen, SK Kunutsor - Temperature, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Passive heat therapy is characterized by exposure to a high environmental temperature for a
brief period. There are several types of passive heat therapy which include hot tubs, Waon …

[HTML][HTML] Does the combination of Finnish sauna bathing and other lifestyle factors confer additional health benefits? A review of the evidence

SK Kunutsor, JA Laukkanen - Mayo clinic proceedings, 2023 - Elsevier
Sauna bathing, a tradition deeply rooted in the Finnish culture, has been used for thousands
of years for leisure, relaxation, and wellness. Sauna bathing is linked with substantial health …

Effects of regular sauna bathing in conjunction with exercise on cardiovascular function: a multi-arm, randomized controlled trial

E Lee, I Kolunsarka, J Kostensalo… - American Journal …, 2022 - journals.physiology.org
Regular exercise and sauna bathing have each been shown to improve cardiovascular
function in clinical populations. However, experimental data on the cardiovascular …

Sauna bathing reduces the risk of stroke in Finnish men and women: a prospective cohort study

SK Kunutsor, H Khan, F Zaccardi, T Laukkanen… - Neurology, 2018 - neurology.org
Objective To assess the association between frequency of sauna bathing and risk of future
stroke. Methods Baseline habits of sauna bathing were assessed in 1,628 adult men and …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of heat and cold on health, with special reference to Finnish sauna bathing

I Heinonen, JA Laukkanen - American Journal of …, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
Environmental stress such as extremely warm or cold temperature is often considered a
challenge to human health and body homeostasis. However, the human body can adapt …

Sauna bathing reduces the risk of respiratory diseases: a long-term prospective cohort study

SK Kunutsor, T Laukkanen, JA Laukkanen - European journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Sauna bathing has been linked with numerous health benefits. Sauna bathing may reduce
the risk of respiratory diseases; however, no prospective evidence exists to support this …

A study on neural changes induced by sauna bathing: Neural basis of the “totonou” state

M Chang, T Ibaraki, Y Naruse, Y Imamura - PloS one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Saunas are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, being an activity that promotes
relaxation and health. Intense feelings of happiness have been reported shortly after …

Sauna bathing is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality and improves risk prediction in men and women: a prospective cohort study

T Laukkanen, SK Kunutsor, H Khan, P Willeit… - BMC medicine, 2018 - Springer
Background Previous evidence indicates that sauna bathing is related to a reduced risk of
fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in men. The aim of this study was to investigate …